REGULAR MEETING January 9, 2017 MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING NO. 2 PAGE NO. 1

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1 PAGE NO. 1 IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER 231 OF PUBLIC LAW OF 1975, NOTICE OF THIS MEETING WAS GIVEN BY WAY OF ANNUAL NOTICE FILED WITH THE BOROUGH CLERK, THE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE, THE SENTINEL AND POSTED ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER MUNICIPAL BUILDING A Regular Meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, in the County of Middlesex and the State of New Jersey was held January 9, 2017 and was called to order by Mayor Krenzel at 7:45 PM in the Council Chamber of the Criminal Justice Building at 61 Main Street in South River, New Jersey with the following Councilmembers in attendance: Councilmembers Alai, Gurchensky, Jones, Meira, Sapata, Haussermann Also attending this meeting were Frederick Carr, Borough Administrator and James Nolan, Borough Attorney. ORDINANCES FIRST READING BY TITLE ONLY ORD ORDINANCE TO EXCEED THE MUNICIPAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION LIMITS AND TO ESTABLISH A CAP BANK FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2017 Councilman Haussermann moved that the Council pass the said Ordinance on its First Reading by Title Only and that the Clerk be authorized to publish same as is required by Law with the Second Reading and Public Hearing to be held at a meeting on January 23, 2017 the Council Chambers of the Criminal Justice Building at 61 Main Street in South River, New Jersey. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. YEAS: NAYS: Alai, Gurchensky, Jones, Meira, Sapata, Haussermann None PUBLIC COMMENTS (agenda items only) No comments were made. Councilman Haussermann moved that the public portion be closed. Councilman Gurchensky seconded the motion. So carried.

2 PAGE NO. 2 S RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, the official tax records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show certain adjustments, recessions, amendments, cancellations, corrections, refunds, and uncollectible should be made on certain accounts due to various reasons; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector recommends these changes as listed; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Tax Collector be and he is authorized to make the necessary adjustments, indicated below and any attached list. Block Lot Reason Name& Address Property Location Amount 40 5 Overpayment Medardo & Monica Rios 14 Belmont Ave $ Belmont Ave 2Fl South River, NJ Overpayment Brothers Builders PJ LLC 9 Reid St $2, Sobecko Rd Manalapan, NJ 07726

3 PAGE NO. 3 RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, the official tax records of the Borough of South River, New Jersey show certain adjustments, recessions, amendments, cancellations, corrections, refunds, and uncollectible should be made on certain accounts due to various reasons; and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector recommends these changes as listed; and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the Borough Tax Collector be and he is authorized to make the necessary adjustments, indicated below and any attached list. Block Lot Reason Name& Address Property Location Amount 40 3 Refund of Richard & Joyce Thomas 20 Belmont Ave Homestead Rebate 340 E Narragansett La Monroe Twp., NJ RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, the following properties listed below applied for tax exempt status under the provisions for a total disabled veteran status in accordance with N.J.S.A. 54:4-3.30et seq, and

4 PAGE NO. 4 WHEREAS, the Tax Assessor reviewed and approved the application for the 2016 tax year, and WHEREAS, the Tax Collector is recommending that taxes paid for 2016 for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd quarter in the amount of $6, be refunded accordingly. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey that the Tax Collector cancel and refund the 2016 taxes in accordance with the following schedule: Block Lot Property Location: Amount Robert & Colleen Singer $2, Cancelled 87 Price Pl $6, Refund South River, NJ RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, there is a need for additional police officers in order to maintain proper coverage in the Borough and bring the police department to appropriate strength to allow for its efficient operation as required by law; and WHEREAS, the governing body has considered Travis Taylor for the position of probationary police officer based on the recommendation of the Chief of Police and on the financial ability of the Borough to appoint a probationary police officer. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, that Travis Taylor be

5 PAGE NO. 5 and is hereby appointed as a probationary police officer within the Police Department of the Borough of South River at the starting salary level for a probationary police officer in accordance with law, with said appointment being effective January 16, RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor of the Borough of South River, with the advice and consent of the Council of South River, do hereby appoint the following as Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers: Michael R. Manning Kevin C. Wiater Roberto Carlos Tavares BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment is subject to comprehensive medical and psychological examination. John M. Krenzel, Mayor

6 PAGE NO. 6 RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint Ryan E. Farrell as a Member of Engine Company No. 1, South River Fire Department of the Borough of South River effective December 6, John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint Joel Morales as a Member of the Reliable Fire Company, South River Fire Department of the Borough of South River effective December 2, John M. Krenzel, Mayor

7 PAGE NO. 7 RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint the following to the position of Probationary Member in the Rescue Squad of the Borough of South River effective as of this date. Daniel Fox BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said appointment is subject to the successful completion of: 1. Police background and fingerprint investigation 2. Physical examination 3. Drug/alcohol testing John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 I, John M. Krenzel, Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Council of the Borough of South River, do hereby appoint the following persons listed below to the position in the Recreation Department: First Aid/Supervisor to be paid at the rate of $30.00 per game: Henry Vandebeek Score board operator: Alyssa Kotora $15.00/per hour

8 PAGE NO. 8 Score bookkeeper: Ryan Farrell $15.00/per hour Basketball Referees to be paid at the rate of $35.00 per game: Bill Policastro Ralph Johnson Greggory Patton Jeff Johnson Vincent Saunders Wrestling Referees to be paid at the rate of $60.00 per match: Cost of matches is divided between South River and opponent of scheduled match Fitness Instructors to be paid at $35.00 per class: Nancy Young (Zumba) Angela Deerson (Yoga) retroactively from 1/4/17 Sharon Witkowski (Aerobics) John M. Krenzel, Mayor RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 GRANTING RENEWAL TO PLENARY LICENSES IN THE BOROUGH OF SOUTH RIVER FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2016 TO JUNE 30, 2017 WHEREAS, application for renewal of Plenary License has been filed with the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission through its Online Licensing System for the period of July 1, 2016 until June 30, 2017; and WHEREAS, all requirements have been complied with and the Borough Council has determined that no protests have been filed against the granting of the said renewal application for such plenary

9 PAGE NO. 9 license. WHEREAS, the New Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control has granted permission for the renewal of said license, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 33: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Borough Council of the Borough of South River in the County of Middlesex, New Jersey, that approval is hereby granted to said application, subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission and Code of the Borough of South River; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the certified copies of this resolution be filed with the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, the applicant for their record purposes, the Beverage Tax Bureau, and the Chief of Police of the Borough. PLENARY RETAIL CONSUMPTION LICENSE: STATE/LOCAL NUMBERS: HOLDER TRADE NAME C-15 Michael J. Barry (Pocket) P. O. Box 26 Normandy Beach, NJ RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, several municipal employees, have requested that they be allowed to carry over unused vacation time into the next calendar (2017) year; and WHEREAS, Chapter 68 of the Code of the Borough of South River permits the Governing Body to grant requests based on exceptional unforeseen circumstances which prevents the usage in the current year; and WHEREAS, after careful deliberation, the Governing Body has agreed that employment circumstances did prevent the use of said vacation time.

10 PAGE NO. 10 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of South River that said employees are granted permission to carry-over their unused 2016 vacation time to the following year of 2017 with the condition that said vacation time be used by March 31, Name Glenn Lauritsen Amount to be Carried Over 1 day RES: JANUARY 9, 2017 WHEREAS, the State of New Jersey implemented the New Jersey Local Unit Pay- to- Play Law under P.L. 2004, Chapter 19 (as amended by P.L. 2005, c.51) N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq.; and WHEREAS, said Statute affects all Municipalities and Counties, and their agencies that enter into contracts with a value over $17, and further requires that all such contracts with a value over $17, (aggregation rules apply) be awarded pursuant to a Fair and Open or a Non-fair and Open process, both of which are defined by law; and WHEREAS, the Borough of South River has determined to solicit proposals of qualifications for professional services under a Fair and Open Process ; and WHEREAS, the Borough of South River shall also establish criteria for its proposal/qualification evaluation in considering a fair and open contract award. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River that the Borough of South River shall proceed

11 PAGE NO. 11 with a notice for solicitation of proposals and qualifications for professional services under a Fair and Open Process for the positions of: Public Defender IT Specialist BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each of the proposals that are submitted will be evaluated by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of South River by determining those deemed to be the most advantageous and beneficial to the Borough of South River including the following criteria: a) Experience and reputation in the field; b) Knowledge of the Borough of South River and the subject matter to be addressed under the proposed contract as well as familiarity with the Borough of South River and its procedures as well as its ongoing matters; c) Availability to accommodate any required meetings of the agency; d) Such other factors, if demonstrated, to be in the best interest of the Borough of South River BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Borough Clerk shall utilize the attached Public Notice and have the same placed on the Borough website or such other location as determined by the Mayor and Council to be appropriate permitting receipt of proposals and qualifications for a period of not less than 10 days. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon receipt of said proposals and qualifications by the Borough Administrator the same shall be reviewed for compliance with the criteria aforesaid and provided to the Borough Clerk for the appropriate appointments to be made by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Borough Council pursuant to statute. PUBLIC COMMENTS-(good and welfare of Borough) No comments were made. Councilman Haussermann moved that the public portion be closed. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. So carried

12 PAGE NO. 12 COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilwoman Meira Happy to see a new business Your Best Version; will be visiting local businesses 1/17 Planning Board meeting 1/24 Library Board of Trustees Councilman Sapata Happy New Year Attended Board of Education Reorganization meeting; extended well wishes to Cynthia Urbanik, Kevin Nielsen and Raymond Baszak 1/20 - South River Foundation for Educational Excellence annual dinner fundraiser at Ria Mar; please support organization; raises money for schools, grants to teachers Councilman Gurchensky Holiday season over; South River did a great job celebrating holidays Attended Board of Education meeting; next meeting is 1/26 at 7:00 p.m.; encouraged residents to attend meetings 1/10 Friends of Library meeting 7:00 p.m. Economic Development Commission meetings on first Monday of month; will do another restaurant week; guide to opening up a new business Councilman Alai Motion made to withdrew his vote for Prosecutor made at meeting on 1/1/17; Councilman Jones seconded the motion to withdraw Clm. Alai s prior vote. Discussion: Clm. Sapata stated he does not understand what the confusion was on 1/1/17; a motion was made to appoint Tara Auciello as Prosecutor and Clm. Alai voted yes. Clm. Alai stated it was a mistake on his part, first time sitting on dais, will never happen again, he realized it as soon as he did it. stated all are entitled to a mistake, Clm. Alai made it clear at meeting that he wanted to rectify vote. Clm. Sapata stated it was brought to our attention at end of meeting on 1/1/17. Roll Call Vote (to withdraw Clm. Alai s vote for Prosecutor made at meeting n 1/1/17) YEAS: Alai, Gurchensky, Jones, Meira, Haussermann NAYS: Sapata

13 PAGE NO. 13 Councilman Jones Recreation looking forward to work with department on various programs Public Safety meeting Police Dept. body camera pilot program starting this week Board of Education wished to new members well Budget will be tight; will look at shared services; will have more to talk about in future meetings Councilman Haussermann Thanked DPW, Police in taking care of snow storm Public Safety meeting tonight with Police, Fire, EMS; Public Safety Committee: Clm. Alai, Chair,, Budget challenges; hopes to resolve Budget Committee issue before next meeting Rules of Council bringing back Finance Committee; looking and analyzing everything done in borough operations Revaluation asked Mr. Carr about status; Mr. Carr advised tax maps are in process of being updated; when ready, maps will be sent to State for approval; revaluation process must be done by January 2019 Redevelopment Agency asked Mr. Carr about status; Mr. Carr advised that governing body would have to reintroduce ordinance, then application would be made to Local Finance Board Mayor Krenzel 1/20 - South River Foundation for Educational Excellence annual dinner fundraiser at Ria Mar Thanked DPW for snow removal; taking down holiday decorations Fred Carr Chair of Middlesex County Joint Insurance Fund Received a letter from Denise and Robert Bodnar thanking the Police Officers for help with burglary; suspect was arrested; stolen items were recovered; congratulations to Chief and staff Mayor looked for motion for Prosecutor Motion made by Councilman Sapata to appoint Tara Auciello as Prosecutor. Councilman Gurchensky seconded the motion. Discussion: stated he is a good friend of Tara Auciello; there is a language barrier; important to have a bilingual prosecutor; will vote no. Mayor Krenzel noted that Ms. Auciello speaks some Spanish. Clm. Sapata stated Ms. Auciello has served the borough well.

14 PAGE NO. 14 YEAS: Gurchensky, Sapata NAYS: Alai, Jones, Meira, Haussermann Mayor Krenzel stated that the governing body can appoint a new Prosecutor in thirty days. PUBLIC COMMENTS-(good and welfare of Borough) No comments were made. Councilman Haussermann moved that the public portion be closed. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. So carried. Adjournment Councilman Haussermann moved that this meeting be adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Councilman Jones seconded the motion. So carried. Respectfully submitted on February 10, 2017 Patricia O Connor, RMC Borough Clerk Approved at the regular meeting held on February 13, 2017